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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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PHYS 2425 University Physics I
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Course Prefix & Number:
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PHYS2425
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Section Number:
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400
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Semester/Year:
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SP 2021
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Semester Credit Hours:
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4
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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3
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Fundamental principles of physics, using calculus, for science, computer science, and engineering majors; the principles and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic motion, physical systems and thermodynamics; and emphasis on problem solving. Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles involving the principles and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic motion and physical systems; experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
MATH2413 or concurrent enrollment in MATH2413
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Physics for Scientists and Engineers 4th Edition, Douglas C. Giancoli
Scientific Calculator (does not need to be a Graphing calculator)
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Don Abernathy
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth 331
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6282 X 6308
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E-mail Address:
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dabernathy@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS Additional times available on request.
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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1:00 – 3:00
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10:00 – 11:00
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10:00-11:00
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Lecture Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Determine the components of linear motion (displacement, velocity, and acceleration), and especially motion under conditions of constant acceleration.
2. Solve problems involving forces and work.
3. Apply Newton’s laws to physical problems.
4. Identify the different types of energy.
5. Solve problems using principles of conservation of energy.
6. Define the principles of impulse, momentum, and collisions.
7. Use principles of impulse and momentum to solve problems.
8. Determine the location of the center of mass and center of rotation for rigid bodies in motion.
9. Discuss rotational kinematics and dynamics and the relationship between linear and rotational motion.
10. Solve problems involving rotational and linear motion.
11. Define equilibrium, including the different types of equilibrium.
12. Discuss simple harmonic motion and its application to real-world problems.
13. Solve problems involving the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics.
Lab Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Prepare laboratory reports that clearly communicate experimental information in a logical and scientific manner.
2. Conduct basic laboratory experiments involving classical mechanics.
3. Relate physical observations and measurements involving classical mechanics to theoretical principles.
4. Evaluate the accuracy of physical measurements and the potential sources of error in the measurements.
5. Design fundamental experiments involving principles of classical mechanics.
6. Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving classical mechanics.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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1
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Exam I
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15
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2
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Exam II
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15
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3
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Exam III
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15
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4
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Exam IV
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15
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5
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Exam V
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15
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8
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Final Exam
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10
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9
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Lab
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15
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Students are expected to attend all class meetings for the entire time period set aside for the class. Students with excessive absences will be dropped from the course. All exams are done in class, face-to-face.
There will be no Extra Credit Assignments.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: Conceptual questions and problems will be assigned for each chapter that is covered. These will be discussed during class sessions. It is important that these assignments be completed outside of class. The questions and problems on the tests will be similar to those on the assignments.
LABORATORY: The laboratory period may be used for performing experiments, problem sessions, or test taking. Each experiment will involve the setting of apparatus, taking and analyzing data and completing a laboratory report. The reports will be graded and the average of all reports and assignments will constitute your laboratory score. You must be present in class when the lab is performed or discuss to receive any credit.
CELL PHONES: Students using cell phones (including texting) is prohibited.
PHOTOGRAPHY: No photography or filming in class.
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Regular attendance is expected of all students at all lectures and laboratory sessions. You may be dropped from the course for excessive absences (20% total or 2 consecutive weeks). All tests must be taken and all experiments must be performed at the assigned time.
.If you find that you must miss a test and have a valid excuse, notify the Instructor on the day of the test. To notify the instructor, use the NCTC email. If I do not respond to you, I did not get the email – follow up with a phone call. A make-up test may be taken at the discretion of the Instructor; failure to notify the instructor immediately will result in a grade of “0” for the test.
If you wish to receive a “W” grade then you MUST go to the Registrar’s office and request to drop the course
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _____April 5, 2021____.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-3300. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 111 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
Communication
Mathematics
X Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
X Empirical and Quantitative
X Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
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QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Lisa Bellows
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Science Building Office 408
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4252
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E-mail Address:
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lbellows@nctc.edu
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PHYS2425: Fall, 2020
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Week
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Topic
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Lab
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Evaluation
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1
1/21
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2: Motion Equations
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Free Fall
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2
1/28
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3: Vectors
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Force Table
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3
2/4
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3: Projectile Motion
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3: Projectile Motion
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4
2/11
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4: Newton’s Laws
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Exam I: Chapter 2&3
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5
2/18
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5: Newton’s Laws
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Friction; Hooke’s Law
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6
2/25
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5: Circular Motion 6: Universal Law of Gravitation
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Problem Session
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7
3/4
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7: Work and Energy
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Exam II: Chapters 4,5,6
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8
3/11
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8: Conservation of Energy
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Conservation of Energy
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9
3/25
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9: Momentum and Collisions
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Problem Session
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10
4/1
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10: Rotational Motion
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Exam III: Chapters 7&8
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11
4/8
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11: Rotational Motion
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Torque
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12
4/14
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12: Static Equilibrium
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Exam IV: Chapters 9,10,11
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13
4/22
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12: Static Equilibrium
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Density
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14
4/29
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13: Fluids
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Archimedes Principle
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15
5/6
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13: Fluids
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Exam V: Chapters 12&13
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16
5/13
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Final Exam: Comprehensive
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PHYS2425
Homework Assignments, 4th Edition
- Turn in assignments at the beginning of the period on the indicated date. Assignments must be stapled.
- Answer Questions with complete sentences.
- Show your work on all Problems. Highlight answers.
- Skip a line between each Question or Problem.
- If you want a copy, make a photocopy before turning in – these assignments will not be returned to you. Turn in original – not photocopy.
- Papers must be professional in appearance – otherwise, they will not be graded.
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Chapter
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Questions
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Problems
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Complete By:
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2
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5,12,14,15
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6,7,26,31,32
48,54,61,72,81,87
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2/4
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3
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15,16,18
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1,2,8,10,28,32,33
35,38,43
80,81,82
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2/11
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4
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1,3,4,7,8,19
22
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2,3,6,16,30
40,45,48,62
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2/25
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5
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1,6,7,12
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1,2,4,11,14,18
34,39,76,82
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3/4
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6
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3,4,12,14,17
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3,4,25,29
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3/4
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7
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11
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1,3,11,14,18
22,27,35,37,51,
52,65
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3/25
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8
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11,12,16,18
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2,12,16,30,65
66,69,71
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4/1
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9
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6,7,8,9,10,
16,29
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2,9,12,13,22,34,
35,46,56,62,89
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4/8
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10
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1,4,9,11,13
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1,7,9,19,25,26
36,47,70,71,88
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4/14
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11
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1,3,4,5
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2,4,5,24
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4/14
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12
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4,5,7,8,14
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1,5,12,13,20,35,36,
45,57,63
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4/29
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13
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4,6,8,10,15,
21,24
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3,5,8,11,13,16
31,34,43,44,45,79
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5/6
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17
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2,7,9,10,14,15
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7,9,13,15,17,
63,79
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Answers to Even-Numbered Problems
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2
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6: 2.6X102km, 77/km/h
26: 2.5m/s2, 0.6m/s2, 1.6m/s2
32: 170 m
48: 68.9 m
54: 4.8m/s, 0.99s
72: 17.1m/s, -150m/s2, net loosened
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3
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2: 16.1 blocks, 7°N of E
8: (a) 10, 127°
(b) 6.7, 312°
(c) 3.4, 117°
(d) 16.7, 309°
10: 24.0, 11.6, 26.7, 25.8°
28: 4.0m
32: 7.0m/s
38: 59.3m
80: 0.740m, 0.623°
82: 33m/s
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2: 115kg
6: -3.1X103N
16: 5.08X104N, 4.43X104N
30: Southwesterly
40: (6i + 4j)m/s; 35 m/s at 80°
48: 3.67m/s2, 9.39m/s
62: 1.9X104N, 1.2m
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2: 0.60, 0.53
4: 42°
14: 34m/s
18: 2.5m/s2, 6.3m/s
34: 22.6m/s
76: 0.36
82: 0.18
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4: 17.6m/s2
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7
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14: 920J, 8800J
16: 12x2
18: 32°
22: 22J
34: 160J
52: 8.93X10-19J
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8
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2: 76J
12: 1.28m, No
16: 7.71 m/s, -0.28m
30: 332J
66: 8.1X106J
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9
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2: -5.8 m/s
12: 0.401m/s
22: 2640 N, towards pitcher
34: 2.7 m/s, 4.2 m/s both to the right
46: 23.2m/s
56: 3.7m/s, 2.0m/s
62: 2.71m/s
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10
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20:
26: 31mN, 27mN
36: 5.42X10-2mN
70: 9.70 m/s
88: 53 mN
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11
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2: 6.18kg m2/s
4: 1.2 kg m2
24: (-68i + 16j +36k)mN
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12
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12: 194.6N, 258.3N
20: FT = 642 N; FH = 526 N
36: 3.0X10-5m
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13
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8: 3.4X105N/m2
16: 9.6X105N/m2, 98m
34: 653N, she will sink
44: 0.905m/s
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17
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19
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6: 3.0 min
8: 1400J/kg °C
12: 150.8 °C
18: 8X106 J 24: 1.12X104 J/kg
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Syllabi Statements Spring 2021 - COVID-19 Specific
Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change as conditions change.
Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.
Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.
Faculty will:
- Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.
Students should:
- Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
- Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
- Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
- Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
- Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
- Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
- Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.
During the spring 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.
Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html
Syllabus Addendum – Spring 2021
NCTC Student Services and Resources
Affinity Groups
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An Affinity Group is a population of students who have specific needs, barriers or systems they are needing to navigate not only within college, but within life. Providing mentorship, support and resources for identified Affinity Groups such as Black/African American students, veterans and active military, single parents, students with disabilities, adult learners, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness, enables us to make more impactful, meaningful connections with students who are in dire need of equity and understanding.
Career Services Center
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Counseling and Advising
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Early Alert and CARES
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Financial Aid
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Student Success Center
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Testing Services
The mission of NCTC Testing Services is to provide high-quality testing services that adhere to the professional standards and guidelines to meet the needs of students, faculty, and community members.